Primary closure of the split-thickness donor site.
A simple method of improving the donor site of split-thickness skin grafting is presented. Advantages include fewer wound-care problems, decreased pain, and a more aesthetic donor site. The disadvantage of increased operating time and expense are well compensated for by this method.
Hagerty
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Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina.
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D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*